Exploration

3. Context of online learning activity
ID to identify instructional goals, ID to carry out fact findings about course duration and time allocation. ID to explore availability of facilities and resources. ICT policy to be consulted. Key stakeholders in ICTs at the institution to express their views on development of new courses at the institution.

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4. Content or process
ID to find out how challenging learning activities are to students. and instructors. Relevance of existing course to student needs. ID to find out what can be changed in terms of course content. Limitations/flexibility in selection of learning technologies. Values the existing course is promoting.
 * Problem observed** The existing teaching and learning approach does not meet the needs of students.


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5. Learners

 * Who they are** The majority of the students are first year Full-time students, but there are also Part-time students who attend evening classes. Many of the Full-time students are young students who have just completed formal education. Part-time students are a mixture of working young adults and young unemployed students who could not be accommodated in full-time mode of study due to various reasons.

ID to find out who the students doing the course are, including demographic factors such as gender, age and employment status. ID to investigate interests of students in existing course. Their preferred mode of study in terms of face to face classes and lab hours. To find out the interests of PT students in online learning learning. Experiences in using computers. Abilities in terms of language proficiency. Interests in existing course and what they would like to study about in terms of course content (**interests)** Access to computer facilities and resources.
 * To find out more about:**

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6. Educators
ID to find out how instructors feel about the existing course How instructors feel about delivering online courses through the Learning Mnagement System. Their opinions on computer facilities and resources. How competent they are in using existing technologies, such as SMARTBOARDS, cellphones and social networking tools. Sample questions:

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